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In the event that + clause

Band 6-7speakingtask2

A formal conditional phrase meaning 'if' used especially in formal or written contexts to introduce possible future events.

Examples

“In the event that demand increases, we will hire more staff.”

“In the event that the meeting is cancelled, participants will be notified by email.”

“In the event that you are unable to attend, please inform us in advance.”

Band 8 sentence

“In the event that funding is not approved, the project timeline will be revised accordingly.”

Collocations

  • In the event that + present, future
  • In the event of + noun

Common mistakes

In event that the system fails, contact support.→In the event that the system fails, contact support.

In the event of that the meeting is cancelled, tell me.→In the event that the meeting is cancelled, tell me.

Say it for a higher band

5If + clause→6In case + clause→7+In the event that + clause

Synonyms

In case

If

Easily confused

In case

“In case you need help, call this number.”

If

“If it rains, we'll cancel the picnic.”

Related words

By the time + clause, clauseWhether + clause (or not)So + adjective + that + clauseEven if + clause, clauseSuch + (a/an) + noun + that + clauseIf + past perfect, would have + past participleOn the one hand + clause; on the other hand + clauseGiven that + clause, + clause

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